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2 - Hlnton News Tues. June 24, 2003 I I I More and More people are Reading our Newspaper Because a recent survey found that The HINTON NEWS is the favored source for three out of five for local news and advertising items. Save $$$. Call (304) 466-0005 Monday through Friday, or send this coupon to the address below and we will bill you for your 52 week subscription. Name Address (please print) City. State Zip. TEAR & MAIL TO: THE HINTON NEWS P. O. BOX 1000 HINTON, WV 25951 ------ .................... .j Letter to the Editor Baseball. Kent was President of the It Can Be Worse than an Abortion - Revisited Dear Editor: In a previous letter to the editor my very good friend has described a case of abortion as if it were a worst- cae scenario that might be considered to be criminal. Actually, as the facts are presented, it really is not either a worst case scenario or criminal , and full medical options do not seem to have been explored• The fetus described was congenitally without a brain - what might possibly be described as brain dead. There are many more difficult ethical problems about abnormal fetuses that are not brain dead. A five months pregnancy is below the time of viability (having a good chance of living independent of the mother) even for a normal baby. Senior Class of Hinton High School in 1947. Anonymous $250 Hinton. William Redden $20, Joyce Bason, Saint Mary GA. $25 in memory of her father Harry Lenhoff, Hinton High School Band Director 1950- 1952. Gregory & Shirley Vandall Hinton $50, Fred Lenhoff$30 River Forest II., in memory of his father Harry Lenhoff Hinton High School Band Director 1950-1952. Fidelis Class First Baptist Church Hinton $50. Scott & Emily Briers Hinton $100. and $354 from a car wash the Band Boosters and Band Members held on Memorial Day. If you would like to make a donation for uniforms send to: Summers County Band Uniform Fund, Att: Gary Miller, 136 Cross Street, Hinton, West Virginia 25951. Thanks for your outstanding support, Gary Miller S.C. Band Boosters • RAHAJ..L REPORT GLADE AND HAMLET, VILLAGES OF YESTERYEAR IN THE NEW RIVER GORGE: Part 2. During 1921 Glade and Hamlet suddenly came alive when it was learned a group ofinvesters planned to bridge New River between the two villages and build a standard guage railroad up Glade and Pinch Creeks to bring out timber to a band mill they would build at Hamlet. Work started immediately, early 1921, on grading for the railroad. The American Bridge Company was contracted to build the railroad bridge across New River, seven piers between the two abutments approximately 750 feet overall, the longest railroad bridge spaning New River. A single band sawmill was constructed on the flat at Hamlet and the sound of hammers against nails and lumber could be heard as homes were hastily built at both communities of Hamlet and Glade. After overcoming some difficult engineering problems, the Glade Bridge work was completed in January or February 1923 and ready for the laying of steel. In the meantime, Miss Grace Elizabeth Marlowe of Greenbrier County, West Virginia and a school teacher in that County, married Mr. Emmett D. Brandt, a C&O Railway employee, and in November 1924 they went to Glade to establish their home where their two daughters, Rosemary and Betty, and their, son, Lewis, were born and raised. They lived happily there until 1944 when they moved to Meadow Creek. Mrs. Grace Brandt remembers the great difference in the area when she visited in 1921 and when she returned there to live in November 1924. She remembers a Valentine party at the Hamlet Club House when she was the dance partner of Dr. J. W. Stokes, who in later years, Therefore, delivery of a five months pregnancy is not a "partial .birth GG Fgrg, ottc n War" Not rtm, ,iwhtch really deScrlbes. :  •  .... a.b "  .... hwyItA ,: ,, de.ructon of a uormal, vable '  ' "'  ........................ "" ,. J , • Forgottenin 00cst infantwho can live indepnde'ntly  ...... '  = with or without the mother. In a well performed therapeutic abortion at five months, cutting the tiny umbilical cord would not be a criminal act if it were necessary, as the fetus is already noted to be nonviable. Another good option in case of anticipated difficulty at this stage would be a hysterotom.y (not hysterectomy) by.an extraperitoneal approach if necessary. This is very safe, permits the mother a very quick recovery (home on the same or next day), and minimal chances of further difficulties. I have had to manage dozens of obstetrical problems - many much worse than this - all legally, and I still find.no reason for a genuine partial birth abortion for a normal, viable baby. Ronald S. Seaton, M.D. Hinton Letter to the Editor Band Uniform Donations Because it came on the heels of World War If, and was quickly followed by the Vietnam War, the Korean War has long been known as the "Forgotten War  for many years, but West Virginians remember all those who have fought in America's honor, During the early morning of June • 25, 1950, Communist North Korea invaded South Korea. Two days later, President Harry S. Truman ordered U.S. military intervention. The war raged for three years, and although it ended inconclusively in 1953, it established an important precedent for United States' intervention to contain Communist expansion and protect democracy. There are many important reasons to commemorate the anniversary of the Korean War. For instance, it markedthe first time that white soldiers fought alongside African American soldiers in armed conflict. In addition, the first all jet air battle occurred during the Korean War. Despite its many milestones, the Korean War should be remembered for something else, something more important--the millions of men and women who served and sacrificed for the cadse of democracy, and we should not forget those who served by their sides who came back to the place they call home. Throughout the three years of the Korean War, over 5.7 million members oftheArmed Forces served in an effort to stop the spread of communism in Korea and throughout the world. Of these proud men and women, over 54,250 paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country while an additional 92,134 were wounded and 8,176 were missing in action or prisoners of war. Though the war might be recognized as the "Forgotten War," those that served bravely for their country have never been forgotten. Yet, those in the Korean Var who LETTERS POLICY Letters are welcome, but no more than one letter each month will be accepted from the same writer. Preference will be given to letters of 300 words or less. Longer letters may be shortened or rejected. Letters must be signed and must include an address and phone number. The telephone number will not be published. Letters will be edited for grammar, spelling, taste, syntax, and libel. Names will not be withheld. Address them to Letters to the Editor, P. O. Box 1000, Hinton, WV 25951• Virginia .... were injured combating Communism and many more Veterans who were wounded in the name of America seem to be forgotten by some. Earlier this month, I, along with many of my fellow members of Congress, pushed for legislation that would halt the Veterans Administration's practice of "concurrent receipt," which reduces a service-connected disabled veteran's military retirement by the amount of disability benefits he or she receives. No other federal employees are asked to make the same sacrifice. Our veterans didn't shortchange us when they lost use of their bodiesthrough their service to our country, and our Nation shouldn't keep tryingto shortchange them of the benefits they deserve. As the veterans of the Korean War stood together in racial unity and stood up to the onslaught of Communism, America should stand up for our veterans who selflessly gave of themselves, knowing that they represented the greatest Nation on Earth. It is time for America to live up to this doctrine, and give our disabled veterans the benefits they so rightly deserve. U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall (D-WV) represents West Virginia's 3rd District. Nothing is more lmponsible for the good old days than a bad memory. --Franklin P. Adams was widely known throughout the state of West Virginia and fondly remembered by many Summers Countians. Glade Bridge was a flat truss bridge, i.e., there was no superstructure overhead. There was no walkway over the bridge and pedestrians had to walk very carefully, stepping on ties as they crossed over from one community to (;he other. One day in 1925 Mrs. Brant remembers going over the bridge to Hamlet Company Store to purchase a few groceries. Returning, as she reached about middle of the bridge, the lumber train came onto the bridge from Hamlet. She became frightened and started to run to the Glade side, her beef roast slipped from her grasp and fell into New River. She realized, after her initial " excitement, the engineer in charge of the train would not have struck her, in fact, the train always moved at a walking pace. Later that year the Glade Creek Coal and Lumber Company installed a board walk between the two rails over the bridge eliminating a great danger. Mrs. Brandt also remembers the C&O depot building at Glade but in 1921 there was no freight agent employed there. There had been, in previous years, a Freight Agent located at Glade. In 1907 Mr. J. B. Thomas was the agent but sometime later the agency was eliminated. It was in February 1907 the C&O track walker found a new born baby by the side of the railroad track about a mile west of Glade. The child had apparenlty been thrown from a train and the remains were buried at Glade• It is not known if the crime was ever solved. When Mrs. Brandt returned to Glade in 1924 there was an agent she belives was named and ticket offices and a waiting room for passengers. The upstairs of the depot was used for living quarters. Soon after she arrived an elderly gentleman named Erastus P. Beasley who lived at Meadow Creek and commuted via passenger train was the railway Agent at Glade. he had quite a severe hearing deficiency and would often get Mrs. Brandt to make telephone calls in his behalf. On the morning of Saturday, February 11, 1933, Mr. Beasley stepped from local passenger train No. 7 enroute to work accompanied by his brother-in- law, Rev. Dave G. Richmond. While walking across the eastbound track, at 6:07 a.m., Mr. Beasley was struck by fast passenger train No. 4 and instantly killed. His body was not mangled in any way but his neck broken. Preacher Dave, as he was affectionately called, had crossed safely but was slightly injured when Mr• Beasley's body was thrust against him. The resulting vacancy was then filled by Mr. W. E. Velines who soon afterward went to Raleigh, W. VA., in Raleigh County as C&O Agent. The Agency at Glade was then filled by Mr. Claude Stanley Sweet who remained there until the agency closed in 1939 or 1940. His son, Stan Sweet, is presently the weather man for WVVA-TV Bluefield, W. VA. Mr. Daniel R. Crawford of Fayetteville, W. VA•, retired Supervisor of Tracks for the C&O, remembers when Mr. Beasley, the agent at Glade, was struck and killed by No. 4. He also remembers when he was agent at Cotton Hill and trapped Bobcats and kept them in the C&O freight house. A novelty for railroad men to stop in to see the wild cats. Travis Michael Wirt Named To Dean's List Travis Michael Wirt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Farley of Pipestem, West Virginia; was flamed to the Dean's List by Dr. Matthew A. Beemer, Vice Presiden for Academic Affairs, at Pensacola Christian College, for academic achievement during the 2003 spring semester. This was a result of earning a B average or higher. Travis is a 2000 graduate of Summers County High SChool, Hinten, WV. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe H. Lilly of Pipestem, WV. His major is Bible studies• Pensacola Christian College is a liberal arts college enrolling students from every state in the U.S. and moe than sixty foreign countries. Pensacola Christian College has an enrollment of approximately 4,700 students in its undergraduate and graduate programs and offers over 60 programs of study. Dear Editor: The Summers County High School Band Uniform Fund has reached its goal. As of this date we have raised $6,437•37. As a matter of fact the response was so great that we ordered one more uniform than we expected. Next year the band is expected to grow by yet another ten members. Therefore we need to aise another $6,000 for next years band. The band and band boosters would like to thanl$ all of those for their donations. Dr. S. K. Shammaa, Hinton, $100, Casey M. Jones VFW • Post 4500 Hinton $25, V. E. & P. J. Lilly $250 former Hinton Band member 1939-1945, David & Shirley Ballard Hinton $25., Larry Kleintop, Hinton $50, Estel & Betty Adkins Hinton $50., Mary Wheeler Ronce'erte $50., former Hinton resident in memory of her late husband Calvin Wheeler, John & Sandra Pivont Hardy $25 of Clifton Forge, VA. in honor of her mother Ruth Pivont and in memory of her father Leon Pi;ont who worked so hard as Band Boosters. Anonymous $20 & $50 Both of Hinton. Kathy Goins & William Mills $50., Baltimore, MD., Robert & Dorothy Miller, Hinton $50., Amanda Cales $50. Hinton, Ray & Marlene Rudisill, Hinton $25., Noah & Kathleen Wallace $25. Cool Ridge, Former Band Director at Shady Spring Iigh School, Kent Rogers $100. AshUe, NC. in honor of his brother Jack Rogers former band member and Bobcat basketball and Dodd. The downstairs part of the • Continued next week. depot was utilized for C & O freight [ ROCKEFELLER ANNOUNf'I:_00 I Medicines for Relief I ..  Y..".- I I of Allergy-Related ' I 00Ng_ ! i Ruooy N°se : I i/gte0000qti00iis'(runny os) due fo al lergy reactions. These can occur After fighting tirelessly to make sure the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) receives the funding it deserves to help needy children, Senator Jay Rockefeller (D-WV) announced today that the Senate Committee on Finance unanimously approved legislation that would preserve $2.7 billion for the program. The legislation, which would revert much-needed dollars back into the program from the Treasury, is expected to sail through the Senate next week. The House of Representatives is also expected to approve a similar measure in the next few weeks. "Children in West Virginia and throughout the country will continue to receive the health insurance they need and cieserve. By securing funding for CHIP, we SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS HELP LOCAL STUDENTS Concord College has announced several scholarship recipients for the 2003-2004 academic year. The following student is among those who have earned recognition: Justin M. Keaton has been awarded the Charles Buford Anderson Scholarship. He is the son of Harry and Regina Keaton of Hinton, West Virginia. For information on attending Concord call 1-888-384-5249 or 1- 304-384-5248 or e mail admissions@,concord.edu. Bass Lake Park is having a July 4th. •Family Fun Day ! Any church, civic organization, or individuals interested in setting up a booth of games, crafts, etc. please call 466-6416 or 575-5464. are not only securing healthcare for some of our neediest children, but we also are investing in a healthy future for them," said Rockefeller, a senior member of the finance panel. Today's Senate action ends a long process in which Rockefeller, along with Senators Lincoln Chafee (RI), Olympia Snowe (ME) and Edward Kennedy (MA), battled to put $2.7 billion in unspent CHIP funds that accrued from 1997-2001 back into the program to help alleviate the growing costs due to increasing enrollment. Not only does the CHIP legislation put the designated money back into the program, it also implements new rules that would protect the money from being shifted back to the Treasury, thereby safekeeping future funding for the program. "There is nothing more important than access to quality and affordable healthcare,  said Rockefeller, who has been a key fighter in the Senate for healthcare, ranging from healthcare for children (CHIP) to a Medicare prescription drug benefit for seniors. In 1997, Rockefeller and Senator John Chafee (RI) authored the CHIP program, which, in 2002 alone, provided health insurance for more than 20,000 West Virginia children, and 5.2 million children nationwide.- I II ....... II 1 I BIG FOUR DRUG STORE Cot. 3rd AVE & TEMPLE ST. HINTON W.Va., PHONE 466-2323 mU00o., It. Ph. seasonally or year round in reslnse to airborne particles called a/lergens. When such particles are inhaled, they can cause sneezing, itchy or runny nose, irritated eyes, and/or congestion. Most of the seasonal allergens are plant pollens, while year-round allergens include dust mites, animal dander, feathers, or mold. Antihistamines, including lb'rw- adine (Claritin), cetirizine (Zyfl.ec), or fexofenadine (Allegra) are pre- scribed for seasonal allergy symp- toms. For those .who suifet from car round allergic rhinitis, an antihi.ta- mine combined with a steroid nOse spray like beclomethasone (Van- cenase) may beusext For short-term relief decongestant-sprays such, as naphazoline (Privine) or phenyle- phrine (Neo-Synephrine) maybe useful. Use of decongestant sprays for greater than 5 consecutive'days can make the problem worse by causing rebound congestion. De- congestant tablets such as p scu- doephedrine ( Sudafed) usually'are effective and do not cause rebound congestion. Cromolyn (NasalCr0m) nasal spray is used for childre or pregnant women with allergic rliini- tis. lpatropium (Atrovent) nasal spray can help by decreasing secre- tions associated with a runny nose. I I darrell's Exxon "Your Full-Service Service.Station" ' • 466-0133 .... TI RES TI RES TI RES ! 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